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Heavy Rainfall and Flooding in the Southwest and Along the East Coast

A multi-day heavy rainfall event is set to begin across New Mexico into west Texas Tuesday through Wednesday. Flash flooding and debris flows in the vicinity of burn scars will also be possible. A strong coastal low will develop offshore of the Mid-Atlantic coast midweek, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds and coastal flooding to much of the East Coast through Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Dover Air Force Base (KDOV)

Lat: 39.13°NLon: 75.47°WElev: 30ft.

Overcast

66°F

19°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed NE 16 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1019.6 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Sep 2:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Dover DE

Coastal Flood Watch September 23, 04:00pm until September 25, 01:00am
Coastal Flood Advisory September 22, 04:00pm until September 22, 10:00pm
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Coastal Flood Watch
Coastal Flood Advisory

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 57. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Breezy, with a northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Breezy, with a northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 57. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Breezy, with a northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Breezy, with a northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Dover DE
 39.15°N 75.54°W (Elev. 26 ft)
Last Update:
4:10 pm EDT Sep 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT Sep 22, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 28, 2026
 
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